Routes

Planner

Features

Updates

App

Login or Signup

Get the App

Login or Signup

Running trails & routes

A loop of Vatersay Beaches — Outer Hebrides

Running trails & routes

A loop of Vatersay Beaches — Outer Hebrides

Intermediate

2

runners

A loop of Vatersay Beaches — Outer Hebrides

00:31

4.81km

30m

Intermediate run. Great for any fitness level. Mostly accessible paths. Some sure footedness required. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: June 6, 2024

Download GPX

Save

Move start point

Edit route

Navigate

Send to Phone

Tips

Includes off-grid segments

Navigation instructions may be limited.

2.15 km in total

Waypoints

A

Start point

Bus stop

Get Directions

1

2.88 km

Traigh a' Bhaigh Beach

Highlight • Beach

The two beaches on the narrow part of Vatersay are both beautiful but with a different character. This one, sometimes known as Traigh a Bhaigh is calm with lovely sand. …

Tip by

2

3.11 km

Vatersay Community Hall: the start of the Hebridean Way

Highlight • Rest Area

Vatersay is the most southern of the main Outer Hebrides and the start (or end) of the 185-mile (298 km) Hebridean Way trail used by the 6-day Isles Ultra. The …

Tip by

B

4.81 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

2.18 km

2.14 km

285 m

125 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

2.51 km

1.89 km

285 m

125 m

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Elevation

Elevation

Sign up to see more specific route details

Sign up for free

Weather

Powered by AerisWeather

Today

Sunday 26 October

13°C

9°C

0 %

If you start your activity now...

Max wind speed: 27.0 km/h

to get more detailed weather forecasts along your route

This route was planned by komoot.

Nearby routes

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

2

A loop of Vatersay Beaches — Outer Hebrides

00:31h

4.81km

30m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

20

Loch an Duin – Loch Scotageary loop from Castlebay

02:17h

21.5km

250m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

20

Loch an Duin – Loch Scotageary loop from Borve

02:28h

23.3km

260m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

7

Running loop from Castlebay

01:39h

15.6km

180m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

3

Loch nan Capull loop from Garrynamonie

00:36h

5.80km

20m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

3

Loch nan Capull loop from South Smerclete

00:36h

5.78km

20m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

2

Loch nam Faoileann loop from Daliburgh

00:57h

9.16km

20m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Expert

3

Tràigh Thangasdail loop from Borve

00:39h

5.11km

50m

How to understand each route’s difficulty level

Hiking

Bike

Mountain Bike

Road Bike

Running

Up to 2 hours and 1,000 ft. of elevation gain. Great for any fitness level.Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels.
Corresponds approx.to SAC 1.

Up to 5 hours and 3,000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires good fitness.Mostly accessible paths. Sure-footedness required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 2-3.

More than 5 hours long or 3000 ft. of elevation gain. Requires very good fitness.Sure-footedness, sturdy shoes and alpine experience required.
Corresponds approx. to SAC 4–6.

Technical difficulty rating based on the Swiss Alpine Club (SAC) Hiking Scale.

Intermediate

2

Loch nan Capull loop from West Kilbride

01:15h

11.7km

40m